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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 693.22 and 173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 693.22 and 173.42 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 693.22 = 173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/693.22 = 173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 693.22 × 173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 120,218.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,218.21/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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